Pre-Owned S.E. Shires Model AF Trumpet in Silver Plate

 Check out this sweet S.E. Shires AF Model Trumpet we recently had come through the shop!

This horn is a pre-owned instrument and was well played! There is some general scratching around the body of this horn and some light pings as well. There is some deep scratching towards the bell flare close to the floral pattern on the left side of the bell (see pictures for details). Some repair work has also been done on the bell flare of this instrument. Beyond these cosmetic blemishes however this horn is a fantastic instrument.  It plays great, the valves move smoothly and slides move comfortably as well. Don't miss out on this awesome horn!

From Shires:

"This popular variation on the standard S.E. Shires Model A trumpet features a special, slightly squarer bell bend with a side seam and French bead. These characteristics give its sound added complexity, cushion the blow slightly, and enhance its projection and power. The W05 leadpipe, incrementally more efficient that the WH but just as open and flexible, allows the player to produce the most delicate passages with ease despite the bold bell treatment. The Model AF has a versatile sound that ranges from warm glow to clarion edge, while permitting a spectrum of subtleties in between. Nickel-silver balusters and valve caps add brilliance and character to the sound, increase its core, and contribute to cleanness and immediacy of attack at all dynamics. This trumpet makes a great choice as an all-around instrument for performance in a wide variety of musical settings and styles."

Specifications:

• Bore: .459 inch

• AF Bell: 4 13⁄16 inch, one piece, hand-hammered “A” (centered) taper in standard-weight yellow brass with traditionally brazed (side) seam, French bead, and dual-radius bell bend

• W05 Leadpipe: .345-inch venturi, lightweight yellow brass—efficient, flexible, open and free blowing, with easy, immediate response

• W Tuning Slide: dual-radius bend, standard water key—strong core, brilliance, and presence of sound

• Piston Material: hand-lapped Monel

• Valve Cluster: two-piece casings, standard weight, with nickel-silver balusters

• Lower Valve Caps: nickel silver

• Bell Engraving: S.E. Shires makers mark, model designation, and traditional floral pattern

This Horn comes with NO CASE or MOUTHPIECE 

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Also note weight indicated in the ad is shipping weight not actual weight of instrument.